The purpose of the Title VII Parent Advisory is:
- to comply with the rules and regulations governing Indian Education Act (Title VII).
- to enhance and encourage the academic experience of Title VII eligible students in the district.
- to provide direction and build on Indian culture in meeting the academic and cultural needs of Title VII eligible students.
- to participate in the design, operation, and evaluation of the program.
- to advise the school district on the development of policies and procedures relating to the hiring of project staff including reviewing the qualifications of and making recommendations concerning applicants for staff positions.
- to serve as liaison between Title VII eligible students, parents, guardians and the school district.
All parents and students are invited to attend NAPAC meetings.
Chair: James R. Mountain
Vice-Chair: Marie John
Secretary: Pamela Warren
Teacher Rep: Amanda Waldschidt
Student Rep: Janessa Gonzales • Photo and Bio
District Rep: Jackie Mirabal-Martinez • Photo and Bio
District Designee: Kurt Steinhaus, Superintendent/Jennifer Guy, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Accountability
LAPS School Board Rep: Bill Hargraves
Native American Liaison: Laura Wagner • (505) 663-2270 • l.wagner@laschools.net • Photo and Bio
The next NAPAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the School Board Room, 2075 Trinity Drive. Guest presenter will be Jasmine Yepa, New Mexico Center on Law & Poverty, discussing the Yazzie v. State of New Mexico.
More information coming soon
LAMS Native Hawks
Native Hawks will be meeting on Thursday, April 4 in the library during both lunches (7th and 8th grades). Native Hawks is a club that focuses on the rich Native American culture and heritage here in New Mexico, and the Native American students here at LAMS. Questions? See Ms. Ellie.
Laura Wagner started working for Los Alamos Public Schools in August 2018 coming from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe where she was a teacher of AP Literature and Senior English. Originally from a small town outside of Wichita, Kansas, Laura moved to New Mexico after spending several summers camping and hiking in Northern New Mexico. Laura has taught English, French, and Geography at the high school level and for a dual college credit program. Teaching is a second career following a Master’s degree in Urban Planning and several years spent working in the field in both the public and private sectors. Teachers comprise most of Laura’s family of origin and they encouraged her to become one among them. Laura is grateful to have interacted with an array of wonderful young people over the years and considers her experiences working with students to be the most meaningful of her life.